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Best thing about this pan: it is coated with a silicone coating which is PTFE, PFOA and BPA free so muffins and cupcakes come out clean without paper liners.

Verdict: kids will not eat regular waffles after eating waffles made with this waffle maker. The waffles are thinner than usual belgium waffle makers and quite delicious! Non-stick surface is PTFE, PFOA, lead, cadmium and nickel free.

Perfect for a gift, this personalized wood cutting board is available in multiple forms of wood.

This kitchen butane torch allows you to put the finishing touches on gorgeous desserts. Easy to use, this powerful torch quickly heats for any culinary or craft project.

This Crock-pot slow cooker is our favorite for being large enough to feed a crowd and portable with its locking lid. Meat and vegetables cook evenly. The internal cooking pot can be microwaved, placed in the oven and is dishwasher safe.

Separating fat from the broth produced when cooking meat is easy with this Cuisipro fat separator. The baster set comes with a brush and a "shower like" attachment for quick and easy braising.

In Sicily, Italy, we were delighted to find professional seamstresses who would carefully add our names to a well designed apron. This embroidered apron is great price and made in the USA.

Sometimes it is easier to cut meat and herbs with a good pair of scissors instead of a knife.

Busy parents rejoice with the instant pot! Those recipes that once took hours take minutes with this counter top pressure cooker.

A delicate touch requires a delicate tool. This dusting wand evenly distributes powdered sugar, flour, cocoa or spices. Made of stainless steel, this tool will hold up to any job.

This rolling pin is by far superior to the classic handled, shorter pin. It allows for a more even flattening of dough and can be refrigerated to keep the dough from warming up while being rolled.

These decorative towels are not absorbent but they can be used to dry off hands. These towels are perfect for adding a little color to the table and look great with complimentary plates and serving ware.